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March/April 2017 Newsletter
JOIN US FOR AN EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
IN THIS ISSUE
Join us on Saturday, April 8th from 1-3PM for a day of FREE fun for the family. Easter egg hunts, inflatables, activities, face painting and refreshments. See page 4 for more details.
GOLF TOURNAMENT P6
Our Neighborhoods P2 55+ Activities P3 Facelift – Club Café P4 All Things Aquatic P5 Parks & Recreation Calendar P6 Fitness Calendar P7
AN AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY North Carolina Community of the Year, Best Community Landscaping, Best Developer & Best Recreational Facility in the Triangle
OU R NE I G H BO RHOO DS A diversity of NEW homes for every lifestyle & budget by the best area builders.
COMING SOON
Woodlands
Whitfield
Flowers Crest
North Farm
Townhomes from the $150s
Homes from the $160s
Homes from the $180s
Homes from the $180s
Dan Ryan Bu ild er s
S m i t h Dou g la s
E a s t wo o d H o m es
C a p i t o l C i t y H o m es / Smith Do ug la s
COMING SOON
The Meadows
Trillium
1st Floor Owner’s Suite
Homes from the $180s
Homes from the $190s
D.R. Ho r t o n
C a lA t la n t i c Hom es
LOT 37
River Dell East
Homes from the $275s
Dan Ryan Bu ild er s
S &D Bu i ld e r s / M c K e e B u i l d er s M F Hom e s
Homes from the $250s
LOT 2
North Village
Homes from the $250s
Homes from the $250s
C a p i t o l C i t y H o m es
H o m es by M i c h a el Fo rd / Lenna r
55+
Evergreen
55+
Sweet Grass
Homes from the $320s
Homes from the $350s
D.R. Ho r t o n
K i r kwood Bu i ld er s
Pineville East
Mill Creek West
Chatham
LOT 25
Chatham
LOT 26
Homes from the $280s
Homes from the $280s
Paragon Building Group, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction
Paragon Building Group, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction
LOT 9
South Quarter
Homes from the $380s S&D Builders, Inc / Grey Heron Construction South Hound Construction / Plantation Homes Norris Builders
The 9
Homes from the $540s K i r k wo o d Builders
VISIT THE WELCOME CENTER Drop by for a friendly tour of everything Flowers Plantation has to offer its residents. 6 | T R EAwww.FlowersPlantation.com S U R E N E W S L E TTE R | March/April 2017 | 120 Flowers Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527 | info@flowersplantation.com
55+ AD ULT ACTIV IT IES FITNESS CLASSES AQUA Mondays at 11:15AM | Wednesdays at 10:30AM | Fridays at 10:30AM This Flowers aqua fitness class is a non-impact activity designed to eliminate stress to the joints. It offers a swimming blend of cardio and resistance training focusing on increasing muscular endurance, range of motion, flexibility, and mobility. CHAIR AEROBICS Mondays at 10:30AM Get your heart pumping and oxygen flowing in this seated Chair Aerobics class. This class benefits the most important muscle in your body, the heart, with a low intensity pace and set time for keeping your heart rate elevated. STRETCH AND FLEX Fridays at 9:45AM Gentle stretching exercises for all age groups. Bands, chairs, and small balls are used in this gentle stretching class. WATER WALKING Tuesdays at 9:00AM | Thursdays at 9:00AM Water Walking is a non-instructor pool workout. It provides the opportunity to get the level of workout you choose and at the pace you feel comfortable. This activity increases range of motion and no stress on your joints. YOGA Tuesdays at 11:00AM Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. AQUA ZUMBA Thursdays at 10:15AM Add some splash to your Zumba with the Aqua Zumba class. This is a low impact, high-energy workout aimed at toning your muscles through the natural resistance of the water. ZUMBA TONING Wednesdays at 6:15PM If you want to focus on conditioning your muscles with light weight activity, the Zumba Toning is for you! This workout uses lightweight toning sticks and/or dumbbells to help prevent reduction in muscle mass and muscle strength while providing sculpt and tone to your body! SEE WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES
AVAILABLE RENTALS
Rentals@FlowersPlantation.com Single family homes, cottages, lakeside 2-4 bedrooms, and 1-2 bedroom apartments. CALL 919-553-1984 EXT. 213 Club membership included at FOR MORE INFORMATION value of $1,000/year.
Visit our rentals at FlowersPlantation.com/Rentals For availability and virtual tours Call Teri @ 919-553-1984 ext. 213.
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The Club
At Flowers Plantation
POOL CALENDAR M A R C H 2017 SUNDAY - Family Swim 12PM-3PM
S TARBUC K S NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB
MON - Aqua 11:15AM; Competitive Swim 1:15-2:15PM; Swim Lessons 2:00-3:30PM & 4:00-5:30PM; Family Swim 3:30-5:30PM; Competitive Swim 5:30-7PM
Serving Coffee & Café Latte 10 oz Cup for $3.00 Stop by and meet at The Club Café for your next cup of Starbucks!
TUE - Water Walking 9AM; Competitive Swim 2:15-3:15PM; Swim Lessons 2:00-3:30PM & 4:00-5:30PM; Family Swim 3:30-6:30PM; Zumba Kids 6:45-7:15PM WED - Aqua 10:30AM; Swim Lessons 2-3:30PM & 4-5:30PM; Family Swim 3:30-5:30PM; Competitive Swim 5:30-7PM THURS - Water Walking 9AM; Aqua Zumba 10:15AM; Competitive Swim 1:15-2:15PM; Swim Lessons 2:00-3:30PM & 4:00-5:30PM; Family Swim 3:30-6:30PM FRI - Aqua 10:30AM; Competitive Swim 11:30AM-12:30PM SAT - Competitive Swim 11AM-12PM; Family Swim 12-3PM
U PCOMING ACTIVITIES To RSVP for Upcoming Activities Email TheClub@FlowersPlantation.com BANKERS LIFE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Thursday, March 16th at 7:00PM Educational seminar on short term and long term planning. This seminar is FREE and for adults 21 and older. For more information contact Mark Peebles at Mark.Peebles@bankerslife.com or call 949-677-4558.
Easter
ACTIVE ADULT SOCIAL 55+ Every Thursday 6:00-8:00PM For more information send questions to info@flowersplantation.com
EGGSTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH • 1-3PM
FREE fun for the family. Easter egg hunts, inflatables, activities, face paintings (for a cost) and refreshments. THE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED FOR EASTER The Club is closed all day Sunday April 16th for Easter. Please enjoy the Easter Holiday with your families! 4 | T R EA S U R E
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AQUATICS PROGRAMS for MARCH & APRIL SWIM LESSONS
Parents, every child should know how to swim! Start now to help your kids be ready to enjoy the pool safely this summer. GROUP LESSONS: (age 3 & above) 2:00, 2:50, 4:00 & 4:50 pm Five 40 minute sessions: $80 Members, $100 Non-Members Max. five students per instructor, min. of three for the class to run. Classes are held on Monday - Thursday through May. Parents should select the appropriate level for their child. For descriptions of levels, go to: FlowersPlantation.com/Life-at-FlowersPlantation/The-Club/Pools or contact Coach Brooks for assistance: 919-553-1984 ext 212 CoachBrooks@FlowersPlantation.com PRIVATE LESSONS: One 30 minute session: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members Four 30 minutes sessions: $80 Members, $100 Non-Members Contact Coach Brooks at CoachBrooks@FlowersPlantation.com. CL I CK SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS: HE RE TO (2 children/adults at once) RE GI S TE R One 30 minute session: $20 per child Members $25 per child Non-Members Four 30 minutes sessions: $60 per child Members $75 per child Non-Members Contact Coach Brooks at CoachBrooks@FlowersPlantation.com.
ADVANCED COMPETITIVE SWIM TRAINING Home School Schedule
A program of training and instruction for advanced competitive swimmers. Swimmers should have mastered basic stroke technique and be ready for a comprehensive training program. For evaluation, contact Coach Brooks at CoachBrooks@ FlowersPlantation.com March 3 through May 26 Tuesday 2:15-3:15PM Friday 11:30AM-12:30PM Saturday 11:00AM-12:00PM $140 Members
$150 Non-Members
CL I CK H ERE TO R E G IST E R
COMPETITIVE SWIM TRAINING Get a head start before Summer Swim Team!
Stroke & Turn Technique Development with appropriate aerobic conditioning. The perfect program to get swimmers ready for a great summer! Home School Program: Mon & Thurs 1:15-2:15pm – ages 7 & older Age Group Evening Program: Mon & Wed 5:30-6:15pm – ages 6-10 Mon & Wed 6:15-7:00pm – ages 11 & older COST: Members: $80 Non-Members $85 Fee prorated for those who enroll after March 1 CL I CK HE RE TO RE GI S TE R
SWIM TEAM
The Piranha Swim Team is a summer competitive swim program for children ages 5-17, to develop skills and compete in a fun sport. The team participates in the Southern Metro Swim League and competes with local teams from area neighborhoods and facilities. Practice begins May 30, with meets on Thursday afternoons during June and July. The season ends with the League Championship Meet in late July. Register at FlowersPlantation.com beginning April 1st New Swimmer Evaluations for Swim Team Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20: 9:00am to 9:30am
CLICK TO CONTACT COACH BROOKS
For more information, contact Coach Brooks Teal: 919-553-1984 ext.212 • CoachBrooks@FlowersPlantation.com
RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING TRAINING CLASS Interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional lifeguard? Minimum Age: 15 years Class 1: May 15-20 CON T AC T C OAC H B Cost: $200 Class 2: May 22-27 Contact: CoachBrooks@FlowersPlantation.com to apply for lifeguard position March/April 2017 | TR EASUR E N EW SLET T ER | 5
PARKS & R ECREATI ON
FLOWERS PLANTATION SPRING GOLF TO URNAMENT April 4 at 5:00pm Cost: TBD Ages: 12+
For more information please contact Coach Kurt at 919-553-1984 or CoachKurt@FlowersPlantation.com. Sponsored by:The Neuse Golf Club
PROGRAMS
GREENFIELD SCHOOL NIGHT AT FLOWERS PLANTATION Thursday, March 2 at 7:00pm Cost: FREE An information meeting about a private school option just 25 minutes away. For more information contact: Robin Hauser, 252-237-8046 hauserr@GreenfieldSchool.org Sponsored by: Greenfield School
GROUP DOG TRAINING
Thursdays, March 2 to April 6 Ages: 16+ Cost: $125 A great way to teach you and your dog how best to live in harmony and just give your dog a great time. For more information contact: Shane Gentry, 919-427-4775 shane@SallySaidSo.com Sponsored by: Sally Said So C L I C K H E R E TO R E G I ST E R
CHALLENGER SPORTS MINI-KICKERS
March 18 to May 13 Ages: 2 to 5 Cost: Varies Fundamental soccer for young kids. For more information contact: Steven Hill, shill@challengersports.com 678-540-1591
S PONSO RS N EE DE D
Individual and business sponsors are needed for our team sports and races. Sponsorships are between $100 - $600. Any sponsorship help for the good of our community is greatly appreciated.
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RACES FOR CHARITY POKER RUN/WALK
April 8 at 9:00am Ages: 10+ Cost: $26 Who will have the best hands when the whistle blows?
FLOWERS PLANTATION DOXIE RACE
April 8 at 11:30am Ages: 18+ Cost: $5 Who has the fastest and most focused dachshund dog? Sponsored by: Vinsons Orthedontics, University Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, EmergeOrtho, Aqua NC, Clayton Pediatric Dentistry, Champion Windows, Sally Said So, 13th Street Taco and Shenanigans CL I CK HE RE TO RE GI S TE R
YOUTH BASEBALL
April 18 to June 10 Ages 5 to 10 Cost: $41 | $46 Non-Members Youth T-ball and Coach Pitch Sponsored by: CalAtlantic Homes CL I CK HE RE TO RE GI S TE R
ADULT SPRING SOFTBALL April 23 to June 25 Ages: 16+ Cost: $31 | $36 Non-Members Sponsored by: Elite Chiropractic
CL I CK HE RE TO RE GI S TE R
CL I CK HE RE TO REGISTER F OR AL L E V ENTS
FP Poker Run/Walk + Doxie Race • Apr 8
FP Sprint Triathlon • Sep 9
benefits Animal Shelter/RUFF
benefits Veterans Emergency Relief
FP The Club to The Clubhouse • May 6
FP 4 Our Schools 5K & 1M • Oct 7
benefits Habitat for Humanity
benefits Local Schools
FP Pre-Labor Day 5K & 10K • Aug 26
FP Gobble till You Wobble 5K & 1M • Nov 18
benefits Celebration Universal Playground Fund
benefits Smithfield Rescue/Clayton Ministries
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– Mar/Apr 2017 – F I TNE SS C AL ENDAR AQUA*
PLATE
11:15 AM Mondays 10:30 AM Wednesdays 10:30 AM Fridays
9:45 AM Mondays
This workout consists of 12 full body/core exercises utilizing a weight plate to strengthen all major muscle groups.
This workout is an excellent non-impact way to build strength, reduce body fat, and increase flexibility.
NO SURRENDER 6:15 PM Thursdays
BUTZ N GUTZ
Similar to No Excuses but with unique and different aerobic and strength stations to provide a thorough body workout when paired up with No Excuses for the week.
Get your booty in shape by sculpting your glutes, hamstrings, thighs and abs while using weights, bands & balls.
STRETCH & FLEX* 9:45 AM Fridays
9:45 AM Wednesdays
Stretch & Flex is composed of gentle stretching exercises using bands, chairs, & balls.
CARDIO CAMP
9:00 AM Mondays 9:00 AM Wednesdays
This class is designed to push your endurance to the limit. Treadmills, spin bikes, recumbent bikes, ellipitcal, weights, large balls and bands can be used in this class layout.
CHAIR AEROBICS* 10:30 AM Mondays
WATER WALKING* 9:00 AM Tuesdays & Thursdays
Water Walking is a non-instructor led pool workout. It provides the opportunity to get the level of workout you are looking for and at the pace you set for yourself.
YOGA*
Chair Aerobics is a muscular strength and range of movement class combined with a cardio segment. Combination of weights and bands using the chair and weights.
CYCLE
9:00 AM Fridays
An instructor will lead participants in an indoor cycling session designed to simulate all-terrain situations. Movements will include hill climbs, sprints and interval training.
11:00 AM Tuesdays
Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles.
ZUMBA 10:00 AM Tuesdays 7:00 PM Wednesdays 9:00 AM Thursdays
DOUBLE DOSE
A Latin-inspired dance fitness class choreographed into fun, entertaining, heart pounding and sweat producing workouts!
An intense combination of cycle and fast-pace weight work awaits the individual who wants to be dripping with sweat when done.
ZUMBA AQUA* 10:15 AM Thursdays
7:00 PM
Tuesdays
Zumba Aqua is water dancing with low impact and intensity due to being in the water!
HITT
9:00 AM Wednesdays
ZUMBA KIDS 6:15 PM Tuesdays
High Intensity Interval Training.
9:00 AM Tuesdays
Zumba® Kids is designed exclusively for kids 7 and older combining music and movement. It focuses on increasing self-confidence, boosting metabolism, enhancing coordination, while promoting fitness as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
OUTDOOR EXTREME
ZUMBA STRONG 6:15 PM Mondays
An outdoor calisthenics boot camp geared for the the weekend warrior focusing on speed, agility and quickness; bodyweight strength; and core.
ZUMBA TONING* 6:15 PM Wednesdays
NO EXCUSES
Fun and fast moving circuit training class that involves intervals of aerobic & strength stations.
8:00 AM Saturdays
PILATES
Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells as an effective way to add a little weighted activity to your fitness workout!
A body conditioning routine that builds flexibility, develops long, lean muscles, strengthens endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips and back.
S E E WE BS I TE F OR S CHE D UL E CHANGE S
7:15 PM Mondays 9:00 AM Saturdays
CLUB HOURS
Mon-Thurs 5:30AM – 9PM Friday 5:30AM – 6PM Saturday 8AM – 6PM Sunday 12PM – 6PM
*Denotes activites specially designed for Adults 55+
INDOOR POOL HOURS Open during Club Hours
Family Swim Hours
KIDS CLUB HOURS Mon-Sat 8AM – 12:30PM Mon-Thurs 4PM – 8PM CLOSED SUNDAY
Mon & Wed 3:30–5:30PM • Tue & Thurs 3:30-6:30PM Sat & Sun 12PM – 3PM March/April 2017 | TR EASUR E N EW SLET T ER | 7
A Hidden Treasure Within Reach Flowers Plantation is located on NC 42 East, two miles outside of Clayton, NC. With access to major transportation routes including I-40, I-95, US 70 and 64, just minutes away. A quick trip to the mountains or beach is just under three hours and a convenient commute into Raleigh is only 25 minutes.
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